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Anatomy & Physiology II

Course Description

This course provides instruction on the principles of human anatomy and physiology emphasizing the integration of structure and function. The topics covered are terminology, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and reproductive. In this course a variety of approaches are taken to master the material including lectures, hands-on laboratory work, computer lab, medical imaging, discussion, and textbook reading. This course is designed to meet the prerequisite requirements for KPSAHS programs including radiography, sonography, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy only. Other programs may not accept this class as part of their entrance requirements.

Number of weeks: 11
Lecture hours: 33
Lab hours: 22
Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology I

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Course Objective

At the completion of the course the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate his/her knowledge of the human body via tests and laboratory exercises.
  2. Explain the overall structure-function relationship of all systems.
  3. Apply this basic knowledge to changes in bodily functions as a result of disease and determine the reason for functional changes.
  4. Identify, draw, and relate to three-dimensional structures of the body.
  5. Analyze and explain (discussion with conclusion) laboratory experiments.

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Course Content

 

  1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
  2. Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
  3. Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic System
  4. Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System

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